Turner Classic Movies (TCM) once again rolls out the red carpet for awards season with its annual programming event, 31 Days of Oscar ®, airing February 13 through March 15, 2026, culminating on Oscars® Sunday.
Timed to the lead-up to Hollywood’s biggest night, the beloved tradition showcases Academy Award® winners, nominees, and iconic performances spanning nearly a century of cinema — from silent-era milestones to modern classics — curated into themed nights that celebrate the enduring power of great filmmaking.
“31 Days of Oscar is a chance to celebrate the movies, performances, and moments that define Hollywood,” said Charlie Tabesh, SVP, Programming and Content Strategy at Turner Classic Movies. “With themed nights, legendary performances, and a lineup spanning nearly a century of cinema, TCM gives audiences an immersive, front-row experience of the movies that continue to inspire and captivate.”
This year’s lineup features some of the most acclaimed titles in motion picture history, including Best Picture winners, celebrated star turns, and films that helped define the Oscars themselves.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2026 LINEUP INCLUDE:
- Timeless Best Picture Winners:
Casablanca (1942), Gone With the Wind (1939), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), West Side Story (1961), Patton (1970), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Rain Man (1988), and Driving Miss Daisy (1989) - Hollywood’s Greatest Epics & Spectacles:
Ben-Hur (1959), Cleopatra (1963), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Quo Vadis (1951), How the West Was Won (1962) - Iconic Performances & Director-Driven Classics:
Rear Window (1954), Double Indemnity (1944), Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Apartment (1960), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), On the Waterfront (1954), All About Eve (1950) - Modern & Late-Century Favorites:
The Deer Hunter (1978), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Moonstruck (1987), Hannah and Her Sisters(1986), The Player (1992), Selma (2014) - Musicals That Defined the Form:
Singin’ in the Rain (1952), An American in Paris (1951), My Fair Lady (1964), The Band Wagon(1953), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) - International & Art-House Masterworks:
Bicycle Thieves (1948), Yojimbo (1961), The 400 Blows (1959), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg(1964), Amélie (2001), Volver (2006)
THEMATIC PROGRAMMING LEADS UP TO OSCARS NIGHT
Each day of 31 Days of Oscar is organized around a distinct theme — including “Oscar Goes Big,” “Oscar Goes West,” “Oscar Goes International,” and “Oscar Goes Hollywood” — allowing viewers to experience award-winning cinema through fresh, entertaining lenses.
The celebration concludes on Sunday, March 15, with an all-day tribute to movies about movies, featuring Singin’ in the Rain, Sunset Boulevard, A Star Is Born, The Bad and the Beautiful, and The Player, leading directly into the Oscars ceremony.
For classic film lovers and awards-season devotees alike, 31 Days of Oscar 2026 offers an unmatched journey through cinema history — honoring the films, stars, and stories that continue to define Hollywood’s highest honor.
31 Days of Oscar airs exclusively on Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents classic films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting “Where Then Meets Now.” TCM features insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination. With three decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like Two for One and Reframed, along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also directly connects with movie fans through popular events such as the annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise. In addition, TCM recently produced its sixth season of the wildly successful podcast “The Plot Thickens,” as well as “Talking Pictures with Ben Mankiewicz,” in partnership with HBO Max, currently in its second season. TCM hosts a wealth of material online at tcm.com and through the Watch TCM mobile app. Fans can also enjoy a classic movie experience on the TCM hub on HBO Max.
